soubrette
noun
- in a play, light opera, etc., the role of a lady's maid, esp. one involved in intrigue, or of any pretty, flirtatious, or frivolous young woman
- an actress who plays such roles
See soubrette in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(so͞o-brĕtˈ)
nouna. A saucy, coquettish, intriguing maidservant in comedies or comic opera.
b. An actress or a singer taking such a part.
- A young woman regarded as flirtatious or frivolous.
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